Study programmes

The University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd (Pädagogische Hochschule) offers a wide range of higher education programmes with a focus on education.  

Teacher training degree courses

  • B.A./M.Ed. Teacher Training for Primary Education
  • B.A./M.Ed. Teacher Training for Lower Secondary Education
  • B.A./M.A. Teacher Training for Vocational Education (in collaboration with Aalen University of Applied Sciences)

Students in teacher training degree courses specialize in the following subjects that are studied in depth: German Language and Literature, English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Sciences, Computer Science, Fine Arts, Music, Physical Education, Theology (Catholic and Lutheran denominations), Geography, History, Sociology/Political Science, Technology, Food & Nutrition.

Bachelor programmes

  • B.A. Early Childhood Education
  • B.Sc. Health Promotion
  • B.Eng. Engineering Education
  • B.Sc. Nursing Sciences

Master programmes

  • M.A. Education Sciences
  • M.A. Intercultural Relations and Integration
  • M.A. German Language and Literature Studies and Cultural Diversity/Multilingualism
  • M.Sc. Health Promotion and Prevention
  • M.Sc. Engineering Education
  • M.A. Early Childhood and Social Pedagogy
  • M.A. Nursing Pedagogy

Continuing Education Programmes

  • Counselling
  • Media Literacy

Part-time Study Programmes
Centre for Knowledge Transfer (ZWPH)

  • B.A./M.A. Inclusive Learning Therapy         
  • B.A. Vocational Education

Graduate School Ostwürttemberg

  • M.A. Human Resources Development and Educational Management

Certificate of Higher Education

  • Language Education

Doctoral and postdoctoral studies (Dr. phil, Dr. paed., Dr. habil.)